Water Street over Potato Creek
FairBroome County, New York · Hamlet of Castle Creek · Structure no. 000000002225360
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Potato Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Water Street over Potato Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Water Street over Potato Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Water Street over Potato Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Potato Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.